Mark your calendar for 29.07.2026 when Botafogo and Gremio battle it out in the Brazil Serie A. With a slim advantage, Botafogo is poised for a challenging game. Our in-depth preview explores everything from player fitness to tactical matchups. Check our prediction for insights that could impact your betting approach.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bahia | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 29/25 | 31 |
| 7 | Botafogo | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 34/32 | 29 |
| 8 | Atletico-MG | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 25/25 | 28 |
| 14 | Santos | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 29/33 | 22 |
| 15 | Gremio | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22/26 | 22 |
| 16 | Internacional | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 22/26 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Botafogo vs Gremio
Botafogo vs Gremio Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Gremio | Botafogo | 05.02.2026 | 5-3 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Gremio | 23.11.2025 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Botafogo | 25.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Gremio | 29.09.2024 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Botafogo | 17.06.2024 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Gremio | 10.11.2023 | 3-4 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Botafogo | 10.07.2023 | 0-2 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Gremio | 09.02.2021 | 2-5 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Botafogo | 15.10.2020 | 3-1 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Botafogo | 27.10.2019 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Botafogo | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Vitoria | 24.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Santos | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Botafogo | 30.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Caracas FC | Botafogo | 28.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Botafogo | 23.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Independiente Petrolero | Botafogo | 21.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Corinthians | 17.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Chapecoense-sc | Botafogo | 15.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Atletico-MG | Botafogo | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Gremio | Fluminense | 27.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Bolívar | Gremio | 24.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Mirassol | Gremio | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gremio | Cruzeiro | 12.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gremio | Chapecoense-sc | 05.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cascavel | Gremio | 27.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Corinthians | 30.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Gremio | Atletico Torque | 27.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Santos | 24.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Gremio | Palestino | 21.05.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Botafogo VS Gremio
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Botafogo vs Gremio
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Botafogo vs Gremio
Botafogo host Gremio on Saturday night, and this one carries more weight than the standings might suggest. Two clubs with complicated histories, meeting at a moment when both desperately need points. That's the kind of football that gets your heart racing before a ball is even kicked.
Botafogo sit ninth with 25 points from 18 games. Gremio are sixteenth with 21 points from 19. The hosts have the edge on paper, but don't let that gap fool you into thinking this is a walkover.
Here's what you need to watch for — this fixture has historically been a goal fest. Five of the last six head-to-head meetings have produced three or more goals. The most recent game between these sides ended 5-3. Before that, a 3-2. These teams simply do not play boring football against each other.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Botafogo's home advantage. They've actually been patchy at the Nilton Santos recently. They lost at home to Remo, dropped points against Coritiba and Internacional. Their home record is shakier than bookmakers might have you believe. The odds of 1.72 for a Botafogo win feels slightly short given that context.
The injury situation is the real story here. Botafogo are in genuine trouble. Danilo Santos, one of their joint top scorers with seven goals, is missing. Arthur Cabral, also on seven goals, is questionable. Losing both your main attacking threats simultaneously is huge. That changes everything about how you should approach betting this game.
Gremio bring their own danger. Carlos Vinícius has been on fire with ten goals in 18 matches. He's the most dangerous striker on the pitch tonight, and with Botafogo's defence leaking 32 goals in 18 games, I fully expect him to threaten. F. Amuzu, their creative force, is questionable but could still play. Watch that right flank carefully.
My surprising insight? Gremio have actually shown defensive resilience on the road recently. They kept clean sheets at Atletico Paranaense and Internacional in consecutive away Serie A outings. Against a depleted Botafogo attack, that defensive solidity could be significant.
For the betting markets, Over 2.5 goals looks like the smart play given the head-to-head history. The value bet I'd seriously consider is Gremio with the draw no bet at around 4.40. Their price reflects a team many have written off, but the injury crisis in the Botafogo attack makes this genuinely competitive.
I'm predicting Botafogo to edge it 2-1, with Carlos Vinícius grabbing a goal for Gremio. But with both top Botafogo strikers missing, I wouldn't be shocked by a Gremio point or better.
Saturday night in Rio. Goals, tension, and two squads fighting for their season. Get your popcorn ready — this one won't disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Telles | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| Marçal | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Raul | Brazil | 29 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 79 |
| Danilo Santos | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| Newton | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | ||
| M. Ponte | Uruguay | 23 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Matheus Martins | Brazil | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 77 |
| Bernardo Valim | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 188 | 78 |
| C. Loor | Ecuador | 20 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 67 |
| J. Barrera | Colombia | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Kauan Toledo | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Lucas Camilo | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | 68 kg |
| Caio Valle | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Marquinhos | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| G. Justino | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Gabriel Abdias | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Lira | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Kadu Santos | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Arthur Izaque | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Januario | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Vinícius | Brazil | 31 | Forward | 190 | 86 |
| Tetê | Brazil | 26 | Forward | 175 | 70 |
| F. Amuzu | Belgium | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| Willian | Brazil | 37 | Midfielder | 175 | 77 |
| Weverton | Brazil | 38 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 91 |
| W. Kannemann | Argentina | 35 | Defender | 185 | 86 |
| F. Balbuena | Paraguay | 34 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| M. Braithwaite | Denmark | 35 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| C. Pavón | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 167 | 65 |
| Marcos Rocha | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 176 | 73 |
| Marlon | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 175 | 81 |
| Caio Paulista | Brazil | 28 | Defender | 183 | 77 |
| J. Enamorado | Colombia | 27 | Midfielder | 167 | 55 |
| E. Noriega | Peru | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 87 |
| Gustavo Martins | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 191 | 70 |
| Viery | Brazil | 21 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| Thiago Beltrame | Brazil | 23 | Goalkeeper | 203 | 89 |
| Tiago | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| Gabriel Mec | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| V. Ramon | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Botafogo vs Gremio match odds
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